TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS

In 1994, MICHAEL DIXON co-founded TRAVELINK in Nashville and has served as the President and Managing Partner for the past 29 years. Travelink is a member of the AMEX GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL Network and of Virtuoso, the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. We partner with over 2,200 of the world’s best travel suppliers such as hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and destination specialists. Our advisors use their personal connections and firsthand expertise to craft bespoke trips for discerning travelers, including unique VIP experiences and rare access. Under Michael’s leadership, Travelink has garnered many industry recognitions, including twice named the prestigious American Express Agency of the Year and achieved the American Express Rep Excellence award for the past 22 years plus annual inclusion on the elite list of travel companies recognized on the Travel Weekly Power List. Michael, along with Linda Raymer, President Emeritus, is honored to have served on the Swan Ball Auction Committee for eight years.

Website: travelink.com

Instagram: @travelinkagency

BETSY PIE COMMUNICATIONS is an international travel & lifestyle communication specialist based in Melbourne, Australia, providing public relations and marketing services to the tourism, travel, hotels and resorts, interior design and lifestyle sectors. Small and boutique by choice, BETSY PIE offers clients a personalized service, and utilizes her global black book of international contacts to deliver results and grow businesses. Founded in 2001, Betsy Pie Communications has a small and enviable portfolio of clients. Company founder and native Nashvillian Betsy (Daugherty) Pie married Australian architect Anthony Pie and moved to Australia in 1985, though retains strong personal ties to Nashville.

Website: betsypie.com

Instagram: @betsypie